Meaning of the word "be assigned to" in English

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be assigned to

US /biː əˈsaɪnd tuː/
UK /biː əˈsaɪnd tuː/
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Phrase

to be given a particular job, task, or responsibility

Example:
She will be assigned to the marketing department next month.
Each student has been assigned to a specific tutor.